Legal Roundup
Thomas Wilkinson Appointed to the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Thomas Wilkinson, a member of the firm’s Legal Profession Services practice, has been appointed to the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility for a three-year term from 2024-2027.
47 Attorneys Are Joining Polsinelli in Major Lateral Move, Expanding Several Key Practices and Launching Polsinelli’s Philadelphia Office
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to share more details about the group of attorneys that is joining the firm to establish its new Philadelphia office and expand key practices in other markets.
Allison Sizemore named to Pittsburgh Magazine/PUMP's 40 Under 40 class
Allison Warden Sizemore, a partner in Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group and chair of its U.S. Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group, has been named a member of the 2024 Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 Class, co-sponsored by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP).
Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Author ABA Banking On It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Aaron Krauss, Brett Watson, and Josephine Bahn, members of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, have authored chapters of the American Bar Association’s latest book, Banking on It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks.
Land Use and Zoning in Pennsylvania: From Application to Appeal on August 13, 2024
Bob Careless will present the topic "Challenging or Appealing a Land Use Decision" as part of NBI's live course, "Land Use and Zoning in Pennsylvania: From Application to Appeal".
State of the Economy on August 13, 2024
The program will feature a presentation on the current state of the economy by Ryotaro Tashiro, outreach economist and adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Nicole Aiken-Shaban named to Trailblazers in Health Care listing
Nicole Aiken-Shaban, a Philadelphia-based partner who is focused on health care regulatory matters and transactions at global law firm Reed Smith, has been named to City & State Pennsylvania's inaugural Trailblazers in Health Care 2024 listing.
Governance: Corporate Counsel’s Interface with the Board and Management on August 8, 2024
Kathy Jaffari will speak on a panel with the American Bar Association (ABA) that addresses organizational and operational challenges facing corporate counsel, both internal and external.
Brad Rostolsky Recognized on City & State’s 2024 ‘Trailblazers in Health Care’ List
Brad M. Rostolsky, a shareholder in the Health Care & FDA Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Philadelphia office, was named to City & State’s 2024 “Trailblazers in Health Care” list.
From Persecution to Protection: Troutman Pepper Attorneys Take on Pro Bono Immigration Matters, Addressing Acute Needs
In the field of immigration law, the need for counsel is acute and often unfulfilled. Complex immigration laws and enforcement practices make it challenging for many immigrants, even those with the most compelling cases, to secure their right to stay in the U.S.
Dinsmore Successfully Defends Infrastructure Company in Tragic Wrongful Death Case
After three years of intense litigation, a Dinsmore team of attorneys led by Pittsburgh-based partner John Berry secured summary judgment for its client in a multi-million dollar wrongful death case.
Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel: Tactics for Handling "Bad" Behavior on August 6, 2024
Jillian Flax will present “Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel: Tactics for Handling "Bad" Behavior” for the American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education.
Troutman Pepper Advises NewSpring in Closing of NewSpring Mezzanine Capital V
Troutman Pepper client, NewSpring, a family of private equity strategies, recently announced the final close of NewSpring Mezzanine Capital V (the Fund), out of NewSpring’s dedicated private credit strategy, NewSpring Mezzanine.
Four Attorneys, Two Practice Areas Recognized in the Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked as Band 1 for Private Wealth Law and Band 2 for Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth in the Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide for Pennsylvania.
Troutman Pepper Advises Palvella Therapeutics in Merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals
Troutman Pepper client Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIRS) have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction.
Nelson Mullins Grows in Pittsburgh with Experienced Affordable Housing Attorney
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national full-service law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome Michelle Yarbrough Korb as a partner on the Affordable Housing and Tax Credits team in the firm’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office.
Franchise Summit: Responsible Franchising Can Make a Difference on July 31 - August 1, 2024
This year’s Franchise Summit promises two days of indispensable content for franchise executives.
James Beck recognized by Pennsylvania Defense Institute for extraordinary support of the defense bar
The Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI) on July 12 conferred its Board of Director’s Award for Extraordinary Support of the Defense Bar onto Reed Smith senior life science policy analyst James Beck, at its annual conference in Bedford Springs, Pa.
Anthony Vale Named Pro Bono Champion by Philadelphia Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
Anthony Vale, a fellow of The Pepper Center for Public Service, has been named a 2024 Pro Bono Champion by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Ethics of Attorney Marketing and Solicitation 2024 on July 30
Thomas Wilkinson and Deborah Winokur will present “Ethics of Attorney Marketing and Solicitation 2024” for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.